39 Amendments of Alin MITUȚA related to 2023/2083(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– Having regard to the final report of the Conference on the Future of Europe, and in particular its proposal 39 on EU decision-making process,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– Having regard to its resolution of 3 May 2022 on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, repealing Council Decision (76/787/ECSC, EEC, Euratom) and the Act concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage annexed to that decision4a, _________________ 4a P9_TA(2022)0129
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
– Having regard to its legislative resolutions of 15 June 20234b and of 14 September 20234c on the composition of the European Parliament, _________________ 4b P9_TA(2023)0243 4c P9_TA(2023)0311
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
Citation 5 c (new)
– Having regard to its legislative resolution of 23 May 2012 on a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament on the detailed provisions governing the exercise of the European Parliament's right of inquiry and repealing Decision 95/167/EC, Euratom, ECSC of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission4d _________________ 4d P7_TA(2012)0219
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas other SLPs are envisaged for the Council, whereby it is the institution requiredquire Council to give its consent to the European Parliament, by qualified majority voting (QMV) or by unanimity to a European Parliament’s proposal;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas the respect of the authority and of the role of the institutions is one of the fundamental principles of constitutional laws of the Member States;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas cooperation between the institutions is based onmust be carried out in compliance with the principles of institutional balance and of mutual sincere cooperation, as laid down in Article 13(2) TEU;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that for most SLPs touching upon the electoral processes and the democratic functioning of the Union (such as the reform of the Electoral Law of the European Union), the Council is required to vote by unanimity, and Parliament is called to give consent; Regrets that this procedures fundamentally decrease the bargaining power of Parliament, regardless of its direct democratic legitimacy;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges that the Treaties do not impose any time limit on Council to react to a legislative initiative adopted by Parliament; Is of the view, however, that Council should adopt its position within a reasonable time, with a view to comply with the principle of mutual sincere cooperation;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that on 23 May 20124e, Parliament put forward a proposal for a new regulation to modify the provisions governing the exercise of its right of inquiry, aimed at strengthening the available tools for inquiry and reinforcing the authority of committees of inquiry; _________________ 4e OJ C 264 E, 13.9.2013, p. 41.
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Regrets the deadlock in the negotiations with the Council and the Commission on the right of inquiry and their lack of effort towards a constructive dialogue with Parliament; Recalls that the protracted unwillingness of Council to react to Parliament’s proposal constitutes a violation of Art. 265 TFEU, and therefore a clear case of failure to act; Calls on the Council and the Commission to comply with the principle of mutual sincere cooperation enshrined in Article 13(2) TEU and to engage with Parliament in order to overcome the current institutional blockage;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
Acts adopted by Council or by the European Council on the initiative of Parliament and after receiving its consent
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that on 3 May 20225 , Parliament adopted a position onroposal on the reforming of the European electoral law aimed at fostering a truthe Europeanisation of the Union public sphere, the emergence of a genuine pan-European political debate ahead of European elections and increasing, citizens’ interest in European affairs; politics, and at increasing the democratic legitimacy of the Union; _________________ 5 OJ C 465, 6.12.2022, p. 171.
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. UnderstandAcknowledges that some Member States have expressed reservations on certain elements of theat proposal, but also regrets the fact that the proposal is not being discussed regularly in the Council; Deplores, however, the undue postponement of the commencement of negotiations on Parliament’s report, which clearly disregards the principle of sincere cooperation; reiterates that the lack of unanimity on a draft legislative report does not represent a valid justification for not engaging constructively in the identification of a compromise;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that the arguments used by the Council on the lack of respect for the subsidiarity principle and the breach of fundpolitical and legal concerns expressed by the Council on Parliamental’s principlesoposal should be counterbalanced by the political demand for increased democratic legitimacy and the enhancement of the Euraddressed in a timely manner in the framework of an opean trans- national dimensionand constructive dialogue between co-legislators;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights that, in addition to the right to initiate the procedure, Parliament is called to give it consent to Council's position; believes that all delay in Council’s work jeopardises the democratisation of the Union in view of the 2024 elections, considering that Council’s decision can enter into force only after being approved by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that the Council lays down the provisions necessary for the elecEuropean Council is required to adopt a Decision on the Composition of the Members ofEuropean Parliament by direct universal suffrage and that on 15 June 20237 , Parliament voted on a proposal seeking to increase the number of seats by 11, to a total of 716, aheadunanimity on the initiative of Parliament and after having obtained its consent by a majority of its component; Highlights that, by reason of the right of initiative attributed to Parliament for this procedure, and its direct impact on the representation of Union citizens, negotiations ofn the European elections in June 2024; _________________ 7 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2023)0243.is Decision require a high degree of interinstitutional dialogue and concertation, in line with the principle of mutual sincere coopeation;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls that, on 15 June 20236a, Parliament adopted a draft proposal for a European Council Decision on the Composition of the European Parliament for the legislative term 2024-2029, seeking to adjust the distribution of seats to ensure a degressively proportional representation of Member States; _________________ 6a P9_TA(2023)0243
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. StresseRecalls that Parliament wishes to keep a reserve of 28 seats for members elected in a future’s proposal allocated 28 seats to a Union-wide constituency, in line with Parliament’its proposal on European electoral law, which is awaiting progress in the Councilf 3 May 2022 on a reform of the European electoral law; Reiterates, in this respect, that the Decision on the Composition of the European Parliament and the reform of the European Electoral Law are politically and legally intertwined;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Regrets that the European Council failed to inform Parliament regarding its intention to delete key provisions of the proposal submitted by Parliament, namely the allocation of 28 seats to a Union-wide Constituency;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Acts adopted by Council requiring Parliament’s consent
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Recalls out that the adoption of the Regulation laying down the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) consists of a SLP whereby the Council acts unanimously after obtaining the consent of Parliament by absolute majority;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Welcomes the development of inter-institutional practices whereby, despite Parliament is only called to give its consent, negotiations take place in the format of “trilateral dialogue” on a package comprising of the MFF Regulation, and of the own resources Decision;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Regrets however the increasing role of the European Council in negotiations on the MFF, which severely alters the principle of interinstitutional balance as established by the Treaties; Holds that the Ordinary Legislative procedure should apply to negotiations on the MFF, and that Parliament should be given full budgetary powers, in line with the proposals of the Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that, although the Council is not obliged to take Parliament’s opinion into account, the consultation of Parliament in the context of some SLPs constitutes an essential procedural requirement and sends a strong political signal;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recalls that the Commission has submitted on November 2021 a proposal for a Council Directive laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament for mobile Union citizens, for which Parliament’s consultation is required;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Underlines that the Commission impact assessment attached to the abovementioned proposal lists a series of still existing serious impediments to the exercise of electoral rights by mobile citizens; recalls that Parliament has adopted its position in February 2023, with the aim of facilitating the entry into force of this directive in time for the 2024 European elections; regrets the lack of progress on this file in the Council;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Points out that the duty of mutual sincere cooperation between the institutions requires the institutions to keep each other informed and consult each other so that consent may be given at the end of the procedure; iInsists, therefore, that consent should not consist of a mere ‘yes or no’ question at the end of the procedure, but should be something the institutions aspire to achievevalidation or rejection, but should be the result of a constant dialogue aiming at finding a mutually acceptable agreement;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Supports the opening of negotiations on an interinstitutional agreement on a clear framework to foster full respect for the respective participatory rights and the principles of institutional balance and mutual sincere cooperation in SLPs, including a series of procedural arrangements requesting co-legislators to engage in open and constructive dialogue and negotiations on an equal footing on legislative acts where a SLP is foreseen;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the need to define precise requirements on the time frame for the adoption of an act by the Council, to better ensure the compliance with the principle of mutual sincere cooperation, and to avoid institutional blockages;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls the importance of early cooperation and coordinated legal analysis between European institutions, in order to help find compromises on issues where concerns arise from misunderstandingwhich might contribute to preventing institutional blockages caused by purely legal concerns rather than strong political divergencreserves;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on Member States to agree on enhanced cooperation schemes pursuant to Art. 20 TEU and 326 TFEU to deepen integration on key policy areas when the achievement of unanimity in Council is not possible;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Reiterates its call for the Treaties to be amended urgently to extend the areas of application of the ordinary legislative procedure to all policy areas where Special Legislative Procedures are currently foreseen;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for the immediate activation of passerelle clauses to move from SLPs to ordinary legislative procedures in key policy fields in order to improve the EU’s capacity to act, pending the entry into force of changes to the Treaties;